The tragic accident occurred on Thursday night in Rocklin, a metropolis simply exterior of Sacramento.

“The person was reportedly attempting to assist some ducklings that have been within the intersection,” Rocklin Police Division mentioned in an announcement. “As the person was within the intersection, a teenage driver was headed eastbound on Stanford Ranch Boulevard. This juvenile driver struck the pedestrian who was within the roadway.”

“The motive force remained on the scene of the collision,” the native police division added. “Emergency first responders arrived to help, nevertheless the person died on the scene.”

The motive force was a 17-year-old feminine. No arrest was made on the time and the motive force is unlikely to face any fees. The incident remains to be underneath investigation.

“We nonetheless have numerous areas and proof to kind by, however at first look it doesn’t appear to be there’s going to be any prison negligence,” police advised NBC News.

The sufferer was recognized by the Placer County Sheriff’s Workplace as 41-year-old Casey Rivara.

The incident unfolded in entrance of neighbors, who have been applauding the daddy’s chivalrous efforts — and even taking pictures (above) — simply earlier than tragedy struck.

A 12-year-old witness advised native KCRA, “He acquired out of the automotive and was shooing the geese and everybody was clapping as a result of he was being very nice.”

“He helped them rise up over the curb as a result of all of the little child duckies have been having hassle,” the witness added.

“My mother rolled down the window and mentioned, ‘Good job, good job,’ and I mentioned, ‘Good job’ to him too after which proper after that, the second after that,” the kid mentioned that is when the automotive hit him.

“I did not see the automotive truly hit him. All I bear in mind is the sound after which him flying throughout the intersection,” the 12-year-old mentioned. “His footwear and one in all his socks have been proper in entrance of our automotive.”

In the meantime, Rivara’s widow, Angel Chow, shared a message to Fb thanking family and friends for his or her help.

“We’ve got been deeply touched by the overwhelming love and help we have acquired for Casey Rivara and our household in these previous few days,” Chow mentioned Sunday night. “We wish to categorical our heartfelt gratitude to all of you for the sort messages and gestures of kindness. It’s actually humbling to listen to how Casey has positively impacted your lives, and we’re extraordinarily grateful for that.”

In accordance with a GoFundMe created by Casey’s aunt, Tracey Rivara, the horrific incident was witnessed by his kids.

“On Might 18th, 2023 my nephew, Casey Rivara, was driving his kids dwelling after the youngsters’ swim apply after they noticed a mama duck and ducklings struggling to cross a busy intersection,” the GoFundMe said. “Casey acquired out of the automotive to assist the geese safely throughout the street. Nonetheless, when he was heading again to the automotive, he was tragically struck by a automotive and handed away on the scene.”

“Casey met Angel, the love of his life, at age 17, when she joined his highschool as an trade scholar from Hong Kong,” the fundraiser famous. “They shortly fell head over heels in love and remained inseparable companions for the previous 23 years. They’ve been blessed with two stunning kids, Sophia (11) and James (6). His household was Casey’s world, and to stay even nearer to them he had just lately began working at their kids’s college. He beloved working on the college as he was capable of positively influence different kids.”